Although the financial details of the deal have not been made public, both players were pictured in Besiktas jersey in an official unveiling after they signed a one-year contract with their new club.
Amokachi, aside announcing the deal for his 20-year old sons on his Facebook page, also posted a short message on his twitter handle @FrenzziiiBull where he wrote Two sons – one proud father. Thanks to @JSHercules and @besiktas for giving us a chance. #beşiktaş #hercules
It is understood that the twins flew to Istanbul to undergo one-week trial with the U21 team of Besiktas in the end of July.
During the trial Nazim Amokachi and Kalim Amokachi impressed the club’s sport management and the boys were requested to stay for another week after which contracts were signed, JSHercules reported on its website.The twins had years ago also undergone trials at Everton, another club their father played for during his active days but they failed to get a deal.
Daniel Amokachi, from 1996 to 1999, played 77 matches for Besiktas in which he struck 19 goals.
During his time in Turkey, Amokachi popularly referred to as the Bull, was a cult figure among the fans winning hearts across the country and even among the supporters of other clubs, the JSHercules website said.
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